But on second thought, I could see her using Eric to stay close to Sydney.

I think maybe, just maybe, Nicole might have a little more feelings for Eric than she does for Ej.As I recall years ago her and Eric were hot and heavy and she was leaving Victor and all his riches just to be with him. Thats saying a lot for Nicole cause she loves the money.

JMO

P.S.I believe she used Ej for money and Sydney at one time or another..

EJ didn't have money when she first fell for him.He'd gone good, renounced Stefano and she was his only client.When he pays her to testify on his behalf for the immigration board she is surprised at where he got the money from..